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A Jataka tale painted on a 'pettagama' – a rare feat
Buddhist paintings are a significant feature in Sri Lankan heritage. Ever since Buddhist art and architecture began to flourish after the introduction of Buddhism in the 3rd century BC, the artists ...
Island6d
Kala Pola – Sri Lanka’s popular open-air art fair – returns for the 32nd year on February 16
Sri Lanka’s most anticipated open-air art fair, Kala Pola, is set to unfold for its 32nd edition on Sunday, 16th February 2025, at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path), Colombo 07. With its unique ...
Sunday Observer5d
Revival of art, learning and literature
The Kingdom of Kotte named after Kotte, the then capital of Sri Lanka first ruled by King Parakramabahu VI (1414-1467) ...
Time Out8y
Aluvihare Rock Temple
It ranks among the very first temples in Sri Lanka, founded by Devanampiyatissa, the first Buddhist king. It is to the Aluvihare temple that you must go to absorb traditions of Sri Lankan Buddhism ...